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Detroit, MI – June 17, 2025 –  This month, Michigan Central celebrates one year since The Station reopened to the public – marking a milestone with expanded retail offerings, cultural programming, and continued momentum as a vibrant hub for the city. From the launch of two beloved Detroit retailers to Fridays at The Station, Michigan Central continues to build a destination that connects Detroit’s cultural legacy with its creative future.

“At Michigan Central, we’re creating a space where Detroit’s cultural DNA shapes everything–from record bins to independent bookstores to global hospitality. We’re honoring the city’s legacy while creating space for new stories, new voices, and a future that’s bold and unmistakably Detroit,” said Catherine Kelly, Head of Brand & Strategic Communications at Michigan Central. 

Limited-Edition Poster Marks One Year

To commemorate the one-year anniversary of The Station’s reopening, Michigan Central partnered with nonprofit letterpress studio Signal Return to release a limited-edition 12×18 poster, designed and printed exclusively for The Shop inside The Station. Only 500 hand-numbered copies will be available, priced at $40. 

New Pop-Ups from Peoples Records and Source Booksellers Launch June 27 

Two iconic Detroit retailers, Peoples Records and Source Booksellers, will launch pop-ups inside The Station. 

Peoples Records, known for its deep ties to Detroit’s music history, will bring deep crates of vintage vinyl at $1, $5, and $10, turntables for in-store listening, band tees and collectibles, and a live DJ set to celebrate opening day. 

“My connection to The Station goes back years, as a lover of both trains and Detroit’s historic architecture,” said Brad Hales, owner of Peoples Records. “Even when it sat abandoned, I’d marvel at its scale and beauty. It was hard to believe something so grand could be built and then left behind. I never dreamed the building would ever be restored, let alone that Peoples Records would be part of its work to help preserve and celebrate the city’s musical history. It’s like several dreams coming true simultaneously.” 

Source Booksellers, an independent bookstore, will feature a curated selection of titles focused on Detroit History, local voices and authors, and the city’s rich train and automotive legacy.

“As an Independent bookstore in Detroit specializing in non-fiction, we are delighted to join the pop up family at The Station at Michigan Central,” said Alyson Turner, co-owner of Source Booksellers. 

Fridays at The Station: A Peoples Records Takeover

That evening, from 5-10pm, The Station’s concourse transforms for Fridays at The Station, Michigan Central’s monthly celebration of music, food, and community. This month’s edition will feature a Peoples Records takeover, with DJs handpicked from their deep local network spinning vinyl. 

New for June, attendees can enjoy a full bar, including signature cocktails inspired by The Station, alongside food by Chef Dom. Guests can also visit Yellow Light Coffee and Donuts as well as Neighbor x Folk in The Station’s retail arcade. 

For full June event details and tickets, visit michigancentral.com/events.

A Cultural Anchor 

This work is part of Michigan Central’s broader mission to turn The Station into a global destination for residents and visitors alike. Earlier this month, Michigan Central and Motor City Cinema Society presented a cinematic celebration of Black storytelling through The Black Canon, a Detroit-based arts collective and archive. 

It also follows the recent announcement that NoMad Detroit, a lifestyle hotel, will open in The Station in 2027. Developed by Sydell Group and Hilton, the hotel will activate The Station’s top floors for the first time, bringing world-class hospitality to the heart of Michigan Central. 

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About Michigan Central

Michigan Central is a 30-acre technology and cultural hub in Detroit, where leaders, thinkers, communities, and creators come together to accelerate bold ideas and technologies that shape our collective future. By providing access to world-class infrastructure, tools, and resources, Michigan Central inspires innovators and community members to collaborate on real, ground-breaking solutions to global problems. Since opening in April 2023, Michigan Central has grown into a diverse ecosystem of nearly 250 companies and startups working at the intersection of mobility, technology, and society. Learn more at Michigan Central.